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3   SCIENCE CENTER
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6   SMITH CAMPUS CENTER
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11   ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
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Barker Center

A hub of the humanities

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⭐ The Barker Center

The Barker Center is a hub of the Humanities. It houses 11 of the Humanities departments, including concentrations like English, History & Literature, and the department of Medieval Studies. The Mahindra Humanities Center regularly invites leading humanities scholars to give lectures on a variety of topics. Students can also swing through the Barker Center to grab a coffee or snack at the Barker Cafe. Finally, it also houses the Writing Center, a space to workshop class paper assignments.

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